X-Scissor
Learned at Lv. 73
X Y
Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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#348
POKÉDEX No. #348
Armaldo
Plate Pokémon
ARMALDO’s tough armor makes all attacks bounce off. This POKéMON’s two enormous claws can be freely extended or contracted. They have the power to punch right through a steel slab.
Weak to
Rock
Steel
Water
Height1.5 m
Weight68.2 kg
AbilitiesBattle Armor
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack125229–383
- Defense100184–328
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed4585–207
Total495
/ 720
BST495
65 percentile (1025)+85 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Gray
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Anorith#347Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #348 |
| Conquest Gallery | #172 |
| Crown Tundra | #186 |
| Hoenn | #136 |
| Updated Akala | #135 |
| Updated Alola | #234 |
| Updated Hoenn | #141 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
173
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow Then Very Fast
\begin{cases}
\frac{ x^3 \left( 100 - x \right) }{50}, & \text{if } x \leq 50 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 150 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } 50 < x \leq 68 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 1274 + (x \bmod 3)^2 - 9 (x \bmod 3) - 20 \left\lfloor \frac{x}{3} \right\rfloor \right) }{1000}, & \text{if } 68 < x \leq 98 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 160 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } x > 98 \\
\end{cases}Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
600,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 40
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Armaldo
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
FlyingBug
Fire
Ice
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Armaldo's Rock / Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice, grass, psychic, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 495, Armaldo plays as a slow bruiser that trades speed for raw hitting power. Its standout stat is Attack at 125, while Speed (45) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Rock, Bug typing leaves Armaldo with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 7 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Armaldo a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow Then Very Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
68.2 kg
TypeRockBug
Abilities
Protects against critical hits.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 3
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
7,650
Hatch Counter: 30
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Armaldo?
Armaldo is a dual-type Rock, Bug Pokémon.
What are Armaldo's weaknesses?
Armaldo takes 2× damage from Rock, Steel, Water type moves.
How does Armaldo evolve?
Armaldo is the final form of the Anorith → Armaldo evolution line.
What are Armaldo's base stats?
Armaldo has a base stat total of 495: HP 75, Attack 125, Defense 100, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 80, Speed 45. Its highest stat is Attack (125).
